Frequently Asked Questions

There is a three year statute of limitation for refunds so if the overpayment was made less than three years ago you are eligible for a refund.

To request a refund of a fee payment, submit a request in writing which provides the following information:

To withdraw an application, submit a request in writing which provides the following information:

For massage therapist applications:

• Your name, as it appears on your application.
• Your file number.
• The last four digits of your social security number.
  Do not provide your full social security number in emailed correspondence.
• A statement that you are requesting a refund.

For massage establishments:

• The establishment name as it appears on your application.
• Your name, as the owner or authorized person to make changes to the application.
• Your file number.
• The tax ID associated with the establishment.
  For sole proprietor (individual) licenses, provide only the last four digits of the associated tax ID.
• A statement that you are requesting a refund.

Your request may be submitted by email to mqa.massagetherapy@flhealth.gov or by mail to:

Florida Department of Health
Board of Massage Therapy
4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin C-06
Tallahassee, FL 32399

If you are requesting a refund for an open application, you must also include that you would like to withdraw your application for your refund to be processed.

The board office will send you a refund request form once it has been prepared. You will need to return your signed refund request form by mail or email.

Once your refund request has been processed, your fees cannot be assigned to a new application.

The Board Office will refund your initial license fee and unlicensed activity fee. Your application fee is non-refundable and will not be refunded to you.

License Verification – Information regarding the licensure status of a practitioner. This is for use by persons or organizations that do not require a document certifying this information under seal. Licensure Certification – Specific document certifying licensure status and disciplinary history, prepared by a representative of the Division of Medical Quality Assurance and bearing a seal. This document is generally required for applicants seeking licensure in other states and for use in court proceedings. There is a $25 fee for this service in accordance with Rule 64B-4.001, F.A.C.

By visiting the board’s meetings page. Scroll to the bottom of the page and click on either past or upcoming meetings. Review the meeting dates to locate the agenda you need, and the board’s agenda should be posted on the right under Materials.

All board meetings are open to the public and you are encouraged to attend. You can find a schedule to the upcoming board meetings on the Meetings Page.

Board members are appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Senate. You may apply by contacting the Governor’s Appointment Office.

Governor’s Appointment Office
LL10 The Capitol
Tallahassee FL 32399-0001

Or by visiting the Governor’s Appointments Office website or email appointments@eog.myflorida.com.

Print the Complaint Form with the Authorization for Release of Patient Records from our Enforcement site or call 1-888-419-3456 or (850)414-1976 to request one by phone. Complete the form and mail it to the address given on the form.

Five business days.

You can request a practitioner’s disciplinary history from our Public Records website under Disciplinary Records.

To view a list of actively licensed practitioners, use the License Verification Search and select the county and profession from the drop-down list.

Users of later versions of AOL may experience problems accessing links within the Medical Quality Assurance (MQA) Services page when inside AOL and using the AOL browser. This is caused by pop-up security features within newer versions of AOL. Try to avoid accessing MQA Services from within AOL. The way around the problem, once you have started AOL, is to minimize the AOL window and, from your computer’s desktop, open up an Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator browser. Type the url directly on the address line of the browser and press Enter. You will be able to access all the features within the MQA Services page without experiencing problems.